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St. Landry democrat., 1887-08-27
They Praised E1A. when it Suited.
Claiborne Guardian.


The canvass for Governor Nichols Is
speedily advancing, and every lnulca-
ton points 70 the success OF the reform
Democracy. fhe charges that nave
been made against him, Il they were
true. are of that non essential, uultu-
portaut character that have no partlcn-
lar weight in passing upon the merits
of his administration. But Whatever
effect they may haye had, IL true, Is ii
matter OF no cOnst auence, as they have
been met by IL complete and thorough
refutation in every essential po'nI
The leading McEnery papers have in
,ime past iudOrsed his administration
40 one of the most brilliant and sue
cessful the state has ever had. lmmr-
diatety after his retirement from the
unvernorss,iD the New Orleans Demo-
cat (now the 1iblpS- DeMncraD spoke
of his official career in tue iuaHn9;
ahove stated. Connected with this pa
ner at that time was james ID. H"nstnn,
n,e present leader OF the McEuery
forces. The Capituii3n- Advocate, the
ereap of the administrator anh one
of iie strongest supporters. has not
been sarpasEeh 10 its enthusIastlc IN
dorsement OF bytIi Nichols and his
administration, and that Immediately
after ,ts terWinatlon. 4 state Demo
cratic convention of 1878, composed in
mart of some Of the leading supporters
If McEnery to-day, gave It such an
Endorsement as is rarely ever accorded
to a public servant. These solemn
declarations and admissions of our op-
nananis ags DOW in evidence against
them. Let them noW introduce their
rahuttal TESTIMONY and explaiD, o. bush
no their mounting against Nichols.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-08-27
Spoiled the Agricultural Dodge.
RustOn Caligraph.

A Farmers Uulou dinner and BARRIE
cue was to be given at Walnut Lane
Union parish) recently, at which there
was to be a grand rally of the mem beers
nf the order and big time generally
Extensive preparations We're to be
made and very large attendance OF
the farmers of the adjoining parishes
was anticipated. On the committee on
programme, it appears there happened
to he Il party or parties who, it set,ns,
felt more interest in the success of
Governor MrEnery in the present poll
neal contest than IN the welfare OF the
Farmers Union, and it was arranged
for the governor to be present on the
occasion and address the meeting on
the subject of agriculture. OF course
the governor accepted the invitation
and promised to be forthcoming when
iy prepared document, f0rkpd with
campaign lightning (but no thundtr)
and abnundng with gush over the
agricultural prosperity of the state, the
dignity of agriculture, what had been
done for the cause under the McEn-ry
administration, and what Wonld be
done in case the McEnery admiu>tra-
ton was extended four more years
Everything was working lovely, and
the prospect for Governor Sam to get
in some Ots the best campaign work of
the season was exceedingly anspcious,
when gentle and very modest little
zephyr very silently waited the news of
the little scheme to the ears of some of
the old sober, thoughtful, prudent,
evil-shunnins. honest thinking mem
hers of the Farmers Union, who rus
tied about and rounded up some of the
other Brethren, and they held a whis-
per-d consultation, the result Ut which
was TO declare the barbecue off, And
thu, was nipped i'll the bud one of the
incest laid little schemes of the admi-
nIstrati0n campaign.
Those members of the Farmers
Union who dealt the fatal blow that
laid out this little political scheme are
to be Congratulated upon the wisdom
and foresight they displayed in their
action, and are to be hnuored tor the
summary method resorted to in Squelch-
ing the scliemers who were about to
put up the job op them.
The conclusion has been deliberately
reached by very large number of the
farmers of this section of tie State
that the remarkable interest Governor
MrEnery has lately manifesird for tlle
farmers OF the State, and the very
great solcitude he has displayed for
their welfare and prosperity, smacks
loudly of demagogutry aud leaves no
doubt rs to his motives. Tatfy modest
ly laid ON is tOlerable, and by some it
may he appreciated. But when it is
spread on as thick as Governor Nc
Emery has been endeavOriug TO spread
IL ul the farmers of the state lately,
it bec0ihes Extremely nauseating, as
does an overdose of any kind OF tatty.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-08-27

Last Saturday night, Gay Harrison,
colored, living about two miles south Of
town, gave bis wife q beating, then
shot her under the right breast with. a
pistol, the ball lodging under the skin
near the spine. At the same place I'M
der the left breast the ball would have
passed through the heart. After shoot
ing her, he threw her in ditch by the
railroad, and dragged her in the water.
She is not expected to live. Harrison
is in Jail. He has already been to the
penitentiary for stabbing man.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-08-27

Governor Francis I. Nichols will
speak here on the 9Th of September.
Active preparations are already begun
to give him a reception worthy of the
man and the occasion. A grand barbe-
cue ia announced to which the whole
public is invited. Other speakers OF
note will address the people. The
populace and especially the democrats
ought to turn out bg thousands to
evince their interest in the cause OF
political reform and their appreciation
of the statesman and patriot to whose
firmness, moderation, wisdom and fidell-
ty our State and party owe debt of
gratitude which has not yet been ade-
quately requited or acknowledged
St. Landry democrat., 1887-08-27
7 announce to the public, that on the

Announce to the public, that on the
fifth day Of September next (Monday)
Ex-Governor Francis T. Nichols with
other distinguished speakers will be
here and address the public on the
Court House square. A grand barbe-
cue will be given on that occasion.
The entire public are invited to attend.
R. H. LITTELL,
President Dem. Elk. Committee.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-08-27

AT the meeting Of the Democratic
congressional committee recently held
ut Baton Rouge, to call a convention TO
nominate Il candidate to be elected in
place of Congressman E. W. Robertson
deceased, Mr.. w. G. Chevis, appointed
on said committee by the Democratic
mass meeting recently held in Acadia
parish, known as the Nichols mass
meeting, was admitted. There is no
doubt but large majority of the peo-
ple of Acadia are for Nichols and re-
fern in the State government.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-08-27

The following excellent resolutions
were adopted by the Centerville Demo-
cratic Nichols club of st. Mary's parish.
The members Of the club live behind
n leyee, on land subject to overflow, and
they are chiefly interested in agricul-
ture, and yet they don't want any .levee
governor nor agricultural governor but
they do want peoples governor.
Whereas, the time is approaching
when the citizens of the state of LOui-
sjaua will be called upon to choose a
chief executive of the commonwealth |;
and whereas. in every true republic all
sust authority arises from the consent
Of the governed aud whereas, General
Francis r. Nichols, as Der honorable
and honored governor, seE7ed LOui-
siava in her hour of danger and dis
,tress with the ability and prudence of a
statesman. and watched over the rights
.of ali her citizens with the unflinct,ng,
unsclfish fidelity of patriot; and
whereas, the suppression of the will
of the people by continuation of poll
fisa( tricksters is a modified species OF
anarchy, leading to an odious autocra-
CIV or more odious pOlyarchy therefore,
be it
rneut "of the people, by the people, for
the people,' as established by our faith
srs. and embracing the fundamental
principles of true Democracy. That
The BALLET box shall be held sacred and
Snyieiate, as through it alone may the
reortle choose theiR rulers and pre-
ssrrve republican form Of government
- TO 0frh nrf h<.v sol.
a,f the people through intrigue, freud
~ ring combinations is species of
.treason dangerous to civil liberty. That
rS,a extended term of four years is
Sufficiently long for any patriotic citi-
yau IN fiji the office of chief executive
of the state, except upon a spontaneous
call of the people, in time OF danger
ar Urgent necessity. That the people
ahould find no cunniDgly devised OBJ
staeies TO their fairly distributing the
rewards due to exalted characters and
civic yirtnes. That Governor McEnery
has already had his just SHARE of pnb-
lie hOnors. That we are not seeking a
iavea governor, nGr white mans
aa'verpor. but do seek peoples COVER
20 II the state Of Louisiana. That we
s ~" diligently use all honest and
s,n",,ar n,s.ans to defeat the ren0minG-
ss. u If q. ii. McEnery to a position he
hss ahpsad and used for selfish ends.
1 That ives We shall jasf as zea!aus!y labor to
sac,,re the nomination and election of
4bs neonle's choice and friend, Francis
n Nichols. That to that cpd we do
.,aw organize the Centreville Demo
nrsf;c Nichols Club. That we now
t1ing our battle flag to. the breeze, to
follow tie manned and battered soldier
and tested patriot to victory, over per-
sonality, prescription, selfshness and
WRONG
St. Landry democrat., 1887-08-27
THE DIFFEREN CE.
East Carroll Banner.

"The difference between those who
favor the candidacy Of General NICHOLS
and those who favor the candidacy of
Governor McEnery is as CLEAR rs the
monday snp. One element believes IN
representative government-~a govern
ment ct the people, for the people and
by the people; the other believes IN
that which it's candidate has always
practiced-a personal government, of
his friends, for his friends, and by his
friends. This is the difference put as
briefly as CAM
St. Landry democrat., 1887-08-27
Wonderful Cares.

W. .. Hoyt & Co, Wholesale and Retail
Druggists OF Rome, Ga, say We have heen
81 ft6rs &pd Bnaklen'e Arnioa salYe for tw
years. Have never handled remedies that sell
as well, or give such universal satisfaction.
There have been some wonderful cures effected
by these medicines in this city. Several eases
Of pronounced Consumption have been entire
ly cured by Use of few bottles of Dr. Kings
New Discovery, taken in connection with
Electric Bitters. We guarantee them always.
Sold by Hamilton g. Bailey, I
St. Landry democrat., 1887-08-27
RMeklea,s Amiga Salye.

The best Salve in the world for. cuts
bruises, sores, Ulcers, salt rheum, FEVER:
sores, letter, ctapped hands, cliiloiains'
corns, and all skin eruptions, and pasi-
lively cures piles, or no pay required,
Il is guarauted to give perfect satlsfac-
ton, OF money refunded. Price S5c.
per box. For sale by NJ. T. Young u
Co, Opel0usas, La.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-08-27

The next session OF the Opelousas
Female Institute will begin on Monday,
Sept. 9Th. 1t is always better for stu
dents to attend promptly at the begin
ming of the session, in order not to be
behind their classes.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-08-27

The Democratic convention to nomi
nate congressman from this district
will be held at Baton Rougeton Sep
TENDER 2Sth.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-08-27

Rev. G. c. Kramer will hold divine
service at the Church of the Epiphany
IN this place tomorrow morning at II
o'clock
St. Landry democrat., 1887-08-27
DURLIC SALE.
ESTATE OF ZELIA NEAT.
No. 3Te5.
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT Cor1R7
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY,


PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT,
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY,
BY virtue Of an order of the Honorable Dis
tslcs conrt IN ana for the parish of st. Landry.
there Will be sold at public auction to the Iass
ana highest bidder, by the undersigned ad-
mlnlstrator or any duly qualified auctloneer
al the old residence of Tiger Roy, about four
DAY SEPTEMBER 22d 1887, the following de-
scribed property belonging to the Estate Of
Zeila Nezat deceased, to-wit:
1st. certain tract of land about hfty az
penis situated IN the parish of st. Landry on
bayou Ieche about six miles from Opelousss
bounded north. by lands OF Mrs. Jules Movers
on on inc east, by bayou Teche on the south by
and on the west by bayou Delpuente
2 About twenty arpents Of land IN the same
nelghhorhood as above tract bounded on the
east by bayou Ieche, on the north, by above
described tract On the south by o Canal and
West by bayoa Delpuente.
5. Eight afpents OF land more or loss, stua.
ted nbar OpcIousas. belonging 10 the minor
child Philebert Breaux. bounded north by Er-
nest Roy, south by Alexandra Roy. East by
bayou Delpuente, and west. by public road
leading from Opes0isas to Prairie Laurent
1. Eight arpsnts of land more or less, situs-
ted near opelOusas, belonging to Henry Roy
and flaIe Roy and julie and Arthur Roy, the
two last named being minors, bounded north
by Ernest Roy, south by Alexandra Roy. easf
by Joseph U. Roy and West by Tiger Roy
Terms and Conditions The first tract OF
about nifty aTpents, TO be sold one third of the
pusohased price for cash. the balance payabls
III one and two years from day of sale with
eight per cent per annum interest from dats
of sale, secured by vendors privilege. '~
The second tract OF about twenty arpen,a
and the third tract Of eight arpents more OF
less to be sold for cash on day OF saie ~
The fourth tract of eight arpents mora ~.
less, to be sold. one third OF ths nnrcb,s.
price for cash, and the balance payabie one
and two years from DAY q sale, with eight PEI,
cent. per annum interest froDs date, secured nv
special mortgage aud vendors privilege. -
JOSEPH u. ROY,
Aag got Administra,ss.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-08-27
WORKING CLASSES ATTENTION A: !y! :

prepared to furnish all casses with employ
lnent at home. the whole OF the time, or fo<'
their spare moments. Business new, light AMI
profitable. Persons of either se1 easily earn
from so cents TO $500 per evening, and pro
business Boys and girls earn nearly as much
as men. That all who see this may serd their
address and test the business, We make thk
offer. To such rs are not well satisfied We will
send one dollar to pay for the trouble Of writ
ing. Full particulars and outfit tree. Address
GEORGE STISSON & CO., Portland, Msino.
Dec. 4.-Iy.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-08-27
NOTICE !.
NOTICE!

LAND OFFICE, al New Orleaas La.
July 18th, 1887. !
Notice is hereby given that the following
naned settler has filed notice of his intention
To make tinal proof in support OF his claim, and
that said proof Will he made before the Judge,
or i'll his absence the Clerk OF the District
Court at Opelonsas, La, on Monday August
29th, 1857, viz:
ARCADECE yIDRHkE,
who made Homestead Entry No. 5e93 for the
West half OF south West quarter. South East
quarter OF South West quarter and South West
quarter OF South East quarter Section 70 Town
ship South Range East La. Meridian
He names the following witnesses to provs
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of said laud, viz:
Theodule Q, Guillorv. Duprela Deshotels,
Ulysse Ortego, Prosper Landreneau. All OF
St Landry Parish LII.
THOMAS ]. BUTLER.
1uIS Io~ot Register.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-08-27
LOST.
NOTICE..
WANTED TO EXCHANGE.

a saddle and work horse for mare, Apply
t this office, Nav 2a.ff
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-12-03
The City of BoOmS,

The sales Of Denver (Col) real estate fox
the first ten months of 1886 amounted ia
81, S07, ,0S3 36, and the sales for the first ten
months of 1887 were S24 S24 $50 70, a gain in
real estate sales Of ST., ,O17,777 43 for the lat
ter period.-Elchange.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-12-03
Bitter With the Sweet.

In paper on injurious insects Professor
J. A. Lintner placed the total number of in
sect species in the world at 32O, 900. Of those
found in the United States 1000 or 5000
species are fruit pests and at least 2lO attack
the apple -Erchange.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-12-03
A Fat Office.

Perhaps the most lucrative office in the
national government, next to the presidency
itself, is the clerkship of the Supreme Court
at Washington. 1t yields an annual income
in fees of from $25, 900 to $40, 0,000.-E1change.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1887-10-22

Mr. EDIToR-rhe antics of "kego-
tank" ae really amusing. They are
amusing because they seem to be so graf
ifying to Kegolank himself and are 50
harmless. And the people have become
50 accustomed to his antics that they
lave learned TO appreciate them. They
know all about Kegotank. They under
stand his nature and his antecedents.-
They have only to look buck d short time
and they behold Kegotank one of the
ltrcest of Bourbons-l0ud, continual
and vehement in his cursings OF Ma
hone the QUEENSLAND lis followers; they
see him roaming reStleSsly around hank
erlng for their blool-Lowlng for their
scalps. Woe to the M;tiloneite who wsts
rash enough TO cross the path OF kcGo.-
tank, tile valiant Knight Of Democracy
With bosom barred and ncm alotL lie was
Il terror TO the Republic N hordts who
fearfully avoided heg0tank. the mighty.
Strange lis it may seem, Mahohesin
too: the frequent and terrible doses adj
ministpred bythis bourbon doctor and
lived. But suddenly a political aero
hattie spasm came over kegotank, and
with Il double uack-action s0mersault he
/ landed with firm foot and crest erect. in
Jle very midst of Mahone's Repnbli-
cans, and even there his first howl Was
fol blood and scalps-nOt the blood upon
which he hitherto had fed, but Demo-
cratic blood this time. For moment
only the thousands who had accepted
Krgotalik as their oracle wondered
When wealed with hunting larger game
lie sought diversion by scalping the
county supervisors. These Innocent
gentlemen hid dared tn commence the
building of a clerks office without first
asking kegotank when, where and by
whom the building should be erected,
and forthwith Kegotank took the con
tract for demOlishing this Board But
Tie Board stubbornly refuses to die.
strange to SHY and still survives lOnored
and respected by all Had, the board
male Kegotank the judge OF location,
tile architect, the contractoi--ill Il word,
had they recognized KegotanA rs The
great indispensable that he really is,
lis mighty wrath would not have been
aroused. Thoughtless, thoughtless
menl
But Kegotank, let such small game
alone. 'ollarl 8 scalp alreuly graces your
glrdle. There IS room fOr more and you
are the big injun' to get them. 'Smite
and spare nut. !" FiIlyour girdle with the
scalps of these beastly Bourbons whom
you once loved fondly-and when it is
Tiled exhibit it to the boys sitting around
in your office" They will like it and
the sight may move some of them to or
der Ginger for all. Think of this Keg.
Will Kegotank pardon a suggestion?
You have been n Democrat, cred hotand
still II heating" You are now a Repab-
lican, flying Independent Democratic
colors. Another political acro6atic
spasm will soon come over you. Where
will you go then? Have you ever thought
of thisY Let me commendto your con
sideratinn the Labor party. They are
supposed to be sturdy, stalwart fellows,
good listeners and not easily talked to
deatll.' Think Of this, Keg, old 10y!
Ginger up and go i'll. SIGMA.
|
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1887-10-22
Tax EOtlcc.

/
Notice is hereby given that he STATE
tax and county levy for the year 1887
are now due, and that in PURSUANCE o.
law, tile treasurer or his deputy VIII Of
at tile following named places at The
times herein specified andrtmain Tires
days at each place for tlie pnrpo3c OF col
lecting said taxes aud ltvies:
Appointments of Join j. Blackstone
| treasurer:
Onancock, October 18th, 18th and 18th.
Keller, October Goth.
Pnngoteague, October 2lst and 22n1.
P0wplton, October 9th. 18th and 18th.
Drummondtown. Oct. 3lst, and Nov.
LIST and End.
Belle Haven, November 4th.
l.ocustville, November Still.
Fimty & Cos store at Cilsliville, No.
vclnber 1lth
Pungnteague. November 10Th.
rangier Island, Novemb." 23r1, 9th.
Appointments of John G. Wise, dep
MY treasurer.
Woodperry. October 18TH, 18th and 18th
Guilford. October 18th. 10Th and 10Th
Mappsville, October 26 Ii. 9th and 2Sth
Halls store, November End Ord and 4th
Temperanceville, Nov. Sth, 9th and 10th
New Church, Nov. 18th, l6t;, and 175h
Chincoteaglle, Nov. 2lst, 22nd and 23rd
Those who have not plid their 1856
taxes and levies are hereby informed
tlat unIess the same is paid by the Isl
of December, next, their property will
be levied on and sold to pay the same.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1887-10-22
Democratic speaking.

The following appointments for pub
lie speaking are announced by authority:
RICHARD F. BEIRNE.
Acromac e. H., Monday, October 91st.
Temperanceville. date given later.
JAMES N. STUBS.
Accomac c. H.. Monday, October 3lst.
ChincoLeague. date given later.
JOHN w. DANIEL.
Accomac G. f., Monday, October 3lst.
Belle Haven, date given later.
j. W. G. BLACKSTONE AND OTHERS.
Greerbackville, Saturday Oct. 22nd,
Up. m.
Chincoteague, Saturday Oct. 2otl',
pm.
Maprsville, Saturday Nov 5th. pm.
FRANK p. BRENT AND OTHERS.
Powelton, Saturday Oct. 22nd. 3p. N
Cashyiile, Saturday Nuv. 5th 7 p. m,
JAS. II. FLETCHER AND OTHERS.
Walter Halls store, Saturday Oct. 90,
Up. m.
Leemont, Saturday Nov. 5th, I. p. m,
Join NELLY.
Pungoteague. Saturday Oct. 10th, 81
y. m.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1887-10-22
letters From the People.

MIR. EDIToR-The news item (st
termed )signea" TX Teac!ler "whicl
appeared in II late issue of TIL ENTER
PRISE, does gross injus ice to he scllon
trustees of Me;ompkin district, and
should not I've allowed Ia pass tnnntccd.
"Ex-Teacher complains tlllt the public
schools are made political appendages.
as far as we can learn this Charge is
positively untrue in reference to II"
schools Ill any part OF our county. "EX-
Teacher" probably meant to apply *
to the action of the trustees of Metomp-
kin district in selpctinga principal for
Zion graded school. Wemildly suspect
that En- Teacher is smarting under
All individual erievance-iM other words
that lie sought and expected the position
OF principal himself, and that hopes
blasted have lent II hand iE raisin. TIL,
indignant howl. We think that Lex
Teacher could, without trouble, have
designated some gentleman of 'cxper-
fence and ability" who would have con-
Sented to accept the trust, but the trus-
tees saw fit to act for themselves, and
another was SelccCed-hence this out
burst of righteous indignation. If Ex-
Teacher" wishes to know why this
change of principals WAS made, we i'm
agine tile information can be hal for the
asking. He has only to interview the
trustees aud he will find that numerous
complaints have baen made to them
continued neglect OF his classes by the
late principal-so much so that several
parents lave withdrawn their children
from the school; moreover that he, for
getful of his position, had on more than
one occasion sought to insti into the
young minds of his pupils doctrines false
and distasteful to his patrons; he taught
them, SIS we are cre,libly informed, to
entertain a feeling of reverence for Old
John Brown u convicted felOn-a man
whose crimes were so heinous that the
laws of the land punished him with
death; he taught them, to-, that during
tile late war the South fought for dollars
and cents and the North for principle.
In these complaints lie the sole cause of
his dismissal.
One Word in reference to the petition
and the s'rcmonstrlnce alluded to by
him. 1t IS true the petition was not num-
erously signed. 1t was not deemelnr
sary, l!Or was any attempt made to get
Il lengthy petition. Every one who did
sign it WAS Il patron of the school. and
us many could have been gotten to sign
it us we're deemed necessary. The.'re-
monstranceo was engineered by those
WHO are not patrons and many OF the
signers are childlcss. This attempt to
show up The action of the trustees us a
political trick is itself Il political trick
weak, miserable effort made by Il few
to Manufacture little neighborhood
'buncomb.' and furnish theme upon
which this few can wax eloquent, and
10y means Of which they l:ope to work
upon the p.ejuliceS Of certain persons
for political ends.
''Justice has been done" and the
heavens have not fallen. q.